Most of us know that as we age, our body goes through certain physical changes. What a lot of people don’t realize is that the older we get, our mental health also experiences change. When is it time to really take notice and get professional help?: Changes in appearance: One of the most telling signs that… Continue reading 7 Signs of Mental Illness in the Elderly
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Facebook and Diagnoses of Illness
Like it or not, social media is among the most common ways people communicate worldwide. And while that has attracted some criticism, researchers say that Facebook updates might help in understanding the onset and early years of mental illness. “Facebook is hugely popular and could provide us with a wealth of data to improve our… Continue reading Facebook and Diagnoses of Illness
Myths and Facts About Mental Illness
Although most of us are perfectly fine with discussing physical health, mental health is another matter. The truth about mental health is often lost in a fog of fear, anger and ignorance. Here, the experts at www.mentalhealth.gov , a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, separate mental-health facts from myths: Myth:… Continue reading Myths and Facts About Mental Illness
Biological Causes of Mental Illness Decrease Docs’ Empathy
Give therapists and psychiatrists information about the biology of a mental disorder, and they have less — not more — empathy for the patient, according to a study done at Yale and published in Decemberr 2014 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. A release from the university written by Bill Hathaway notes… Continue reading Biological Causes of Mental Illness Decrease Docs’ Empathy